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Government spends RF 665 million on covid-19 relates expenses

Government spends RF 665 million on covid-19 relates expenses


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Government has spent MVR 665.4 million on covid-19 related expenses. 

A report published by the Finance Ministry shows that by 30th April, a total of 665.4 million Rufiyaa was spent on covid-19 related expenses. Out of this 91.2 percent was spent by the Health Ministry and National Disaster Management Authority. 

According to the report, most of the expenses were on procuring personal protective equipment and medical equipment and to buy staple food. 

So far, the highest expenses were incurred by the NDMA. The authority spent 387.3 million Rufiyaa while Health Ministry spend 135.7 million Rufiyaa. In addition the Disaster Management Fund spent 84.1 million Rufiyaa.